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AJ04 MKL

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,952 mi
Last recorded44,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 44,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,380 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,352 miles

a lot of age related corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

a lot of corrosion to all under side suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 35,261 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides ,tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

a lot of corrosion to all under side suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,149 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

a lot of age & limited use corrosion to underside of car

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,872 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both sides front lower arms & hubs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle & pan hard rod corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,855 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,609 miles

all four tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,993 miles

TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AJ04 MKL is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 MKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ04 MKL registered?

AJ04 MKL is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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